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Democratic, mostly Western lawmakers ask for a pause on implementation of new wildland fire agency
19+ min ago (323+ words) A group of mostly Western lawmakers is raising concerns about the rollout of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, which officially launched in January. The 11 senators and representatives - all Democrats - said that the consolidation of four Department of Interior agencies" wildfire programs…...
How a tiny goat tested Wyoming’s values of freedom and small government
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (1170+ words) The Nigerian pygmy teacup dwarf goat, named Porsche Lane, scampered through a doggy door, hooves pounding on the wood floor. I drove six hours to the city of Powell in northern Wyoming to meet this 30-pound, white -and-brown-spotted goat. She…...
JFAC votes against restoring military education benefit
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (456+ words) Idaho's budgeting committee is pumping the brakes on restoring cuts made to the state's National Guard tuition assistance program. The Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee voted on Friday to hold off on adding nearly $190,000 back into the military division's budget,…...
Low snowpack threatens tribal agriculture and traditional foods across the Mountain West
8+ hour, 10+ min ago (177+ words) Snowpack levels in the Mountain West are below average heading into runoff season. For many tribal producers, snowmelt is essential for irrigation, livestock, and sustaining traditional foods tied to seasonal water cycles. Dr. Kyle Bocinsky is a partner on the…...
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: February 20, 2026
9+ hour, 20+ min ago (154+ words) It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week. - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable:…...
Bill mandating Idaho classrooms start the day with silent reflection advances to House floor
11+ hour, 32+ min ago (343+ words) A bill requiring a moment of silence to start every day in Idaho's public schools is headed to the Idaho house floor. The legislation is modeled after nearly three dozen other states with similar requirements or encouragement. Bill sponsor Rep....
The 'doom loop' helps explain why the global economy is growing bleaker
14+ hour, 14+ min ago (498+ words) Between trade wars, rising inflation and industries going bust, how come it feels like it's all bad news in the global economy these days? The Indicator's Adrian Ma and Darian Woods talked to an economist about one explanation, something he…...
US Commission on Fine Arts approves Trump's White House ballroom plan
14+ hour, 41+ min ago (106+ words) The U.S. Commission on Fine Arts, which is packed with President Trump's allies, voted to approve the new White House ballroom project pursued by Trump. - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) US Commission on Fine Arts approves Trump's White…...
Former U.S. Navy commander talks about the US military buildup near Iran
1+ day, 36+ min ago (187+ words) NPR's Michel Martin asks retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan, a former Navy commander in the Middle East, about the U.S. military buildup near Iran. - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) Former U.S. Navy commander talks about the US military buildup…...
Suspect still at large after ambulance hijacking at St. Luke's
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (159+ words) A suspect is still at large after crashing an ambulance filled with gasoline cans into a St. Luke's building Wednesday night that contains Department of Homeland Security offices. Meridian police say the suspect stole the vehicle from a nearby ambulance…...